Peterbilt 201 (2005) – 07V353000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Trucks Equipped With Caterpillar C7 And C9 Diesel Engines, A Fuel Pump Failure Will Dilute The Engine Oil With Fuel And Cause Loss Of Throttle Control And Excessive Smoke.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

201

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

07V353000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Effect Of Defect

Loss Of Throttle Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash And Fuel Leakage. In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Fuel Leakage Could Result In A Fire.

Fix Defect

Paccar Will Work With Caterpillar To Replace The Fuel Pump On Affected Chassis Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Caterpiller At 1-800-447-4986, Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4201, Or Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

85

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20070810

Make Campaign Number

7071/07KWD

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard